Scooter Maintenance
With more and more scooters on the road racking up miles, there is a greater need for service work on these machines. Read on for key maintenance tips that are specific to these powersports units.
JIMS Cubic Inch Derby and Timer Covers
These covers come in both JIMS and other manufacturers’ most popular displacement performance engine size and feature a classic, clean look that compliments V-Twin engines.
Bandit Machine Sportsman Clutch
Now available for all Harley-Davidson Big Twins (2007 and later) and Dynas (2006 and later), the Sportsman Clutch features 11 full size friction plates with segmented RQ lining, two more than stock. The pressure plate is machined from billet aluminum and features six coil springs for total adjustability and crisp lever feel.
Pro Plus+ Full Synthetic Race Grade Oil
Maxima Pro Plus+ is an ester fortified, full synthetic 4T engine oil. Pro Plus+ is formulated to exceed JASO MA requirements for 4-cycle engines with integrated wet clutches. A balanced additive system minimizes engine deposits while protecting critical engine, transmission and clutch components.
Clutch Service Pointers
A motorcycle comes into the shop with complaints of a dragging or slipping clutch. Before jumping in and replacing the clutch plates, quickly check the clutch cable free play and any other clutch adjustment features on the particular model. Many new or non-technical riders end up riding around with clutches far out of adjustment. Not
Corbin Hosts Third Annual Biker Appreciation Day
Corbin will be holding its Third Annual Rider Appreciation day on June 30 at its factory in Hollister, Calif. The daylong event will include a bike show, live music, a trade show and a bike show.
Zero Motorcycles Becomes First Electric Bike Manufacturer Used in MSF Training
Zero Motorcycles announced that its popular urban motorcycle, the Zero XU, meets the strict Motorcycle Safety Foundation criteria and is currently being used in the organization’s safety training programs. Zero becomes the first electric motorcycle manufacturer in the United States to provide consumers with a new and unique learning experience at MSF courses.
Reformulated Brake Cleaner from Gunk
GUNK brand has reformulated its Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner to quickly remove brake fluid, dust build-up and oil from all brake parts.
Works Thumper Racing Full Synthetic Oil
Bel-Ray’s new Works Thumper Racing Full Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil has been developed for high performance and competition use and is designed to withstand the most extreme racing conditions.
Cherokee County Cycles, Andrews, N.C.
Nestled among the Snowbird Mountains along beautiful Route 74, CCC is a magnet for passing riders.
Barnett Clutch Basket
The Billet clutch basket for the ‘09-’10 Yamaha YZ250F is CNC machined from aerospace quality aluminum and features a stainless steel insert for extreme wear resistance and to ensure smooth, consistent engagement shift after shift. Sure Sellers: • Precision machined oil passage windows create more oil flow to help plates run cooler and last longer
Barnett Stealth Series Black-On-Black Cables
Barnett’s black-on-black cables feature a black vinyl casing with black chrome elbows and hardware for the fashionable “stealth” look. Sure Sellers: • Stainless steel wire rope is used with a nylon inner liner on throttle cables • All clutch cables come standard with Barnett’s exclusive high-efficiency inner wire, which reduces lever effort and provides ultra
Barnett Throttle-By-Wire Extensions
Got a customer installing taller handlebars on their Bagger? Barnett now offers throttle-by-wire extensions for 2008-09 HD FL’s (except SE models). These simple plug-and-play extensions make installation easy with no individual wires to mess with and no soldering or modifications required. They are available in lengths of 8, 12, and 15 inches and can be
DP Brake Pads
DP Brakes has introduced new, contemporary packaging for their complete line of brake pads. “We wanted to keep the same color scheme, but spruce them up a little to increase shelf presence. We feel that the introduction of a new look will further increase the demand for our products and make our brake pads stand
Brad Penn High Performance Motorcycle Oils
Brad Penn Lubricants has added SAE 10W-40 and SAE 20W-50 V2 4-Stroke High Performance Motorcycle Oils to its line of Grade 1 “The Green Oil” racing oils. The SAE 10W-40 motorcycle oil meets JASO MA-2, which provides outstanding frictional characteristics and can be used in wet clutches. The SAE 20W-50 motorcycle oil meets JASO MA
Barnett Scorpion Clutch
Barnett strikes again with the introduction of the versatile Scorpion clutch assembly for ’07 to ’08 big twins. Sure Sellers: • Features a CNC-machined billet aluminum pressure-plate, steel inner hub and clutch plates that increase the surface area by 100 percent • Six coil springs for a smooth, positive engagement • Designed to be run